Core CPI Will Stay Above 2.2 Percent in July

Core CPI will come in above 2.2 percent for the 12 months ending July 2026 when the BLS publishes its data on August 12, 2026. That outcome would continue a higher year over year trend after the 2.6 percent increase for the 12 months ending June 2026 and the 2.9 percent pace recorded for the 12 mon…